Personal Care Attendant/CNA for our SIL Supported Independent Living House in Vista, CA.

Gary and Mary West Pace is a rapidly growing and very successful all inclusive senior day center for the fragile elderly.

The SIL House is located in Vista, CA. This is a Supported Independent living home for our fragile seniors.

We offer several benefit plans and a great 403B program. We also offer 2 weeks of PTO plus 5 days of sick time.

Position Summary :

Under the supervision of the Clinic Supervisor, the personal care attendant for the SIL is responsible for providing various care services necessary for attending to the personal needs, support, and health status of participants living in the SIL house.

Essential Functions

• Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team in ongoing participant assessment and monitoring. Report on personal care services provided and the self-care abilities of participants, including changes noted in participant's condition at the SIL house.
• As part of the health care team, provide personal care assistance that will maintain the independence of the participant to conduct activities of daily living, including toileting, showers, eating, and grooming.

Assist in the maintenance of physical activity, exercise, and walking.

• Prepare and provide meals for the participants Living at the SIL.
• Ensure that the house remains clean and tidy by doing housekeeping in the home.
• Provide nursing care as assigned in a safe manner, consistent with the policies and procedures of the center.
• Pass medication to the participants and ensure timely documentation.
• Responsible for participant safety, identify safety hazards and emergency situations, and initiate corrective action as able.
• Provide behavioral supervision or support for participants, such as reality orientation, reminder to follow through with nursing and medication instruction, diet restrictions, and emotional reassurance.
• Assist with general activities such as conversing with participants, recreation activities, meal and snack serving, and housekeeping.
• Assist in identifying signs and symptoms indicating physical, emotional, or behavioral change in participants and reporting these signs to the center staff and / or supervisor, including but not limited to, any changes in skin integrity, bowel and bladder status, food / fluid intake, or changes in ambulation.
• Assure compliance with infection control, personal protection equipment, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous material handling, and fire safety standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all participant information.
• Escort participants to medical, dental, optometry, rehabilitation, and other appointments as necessary.
• Attend staff meetings and participant care planning on a regular basis.
• Maintain current written records, indicating ongoing documentation of services provided, reassessments of changing needs, and participant's expressed wishes.
• Prepare and submit timely written reports as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of participant information.

Non-Essential Job Functions :

• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees as assigned.
• Adhere to and support the SIL's policies, practices, and procedures.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned.
• Be flexible in schedule of hours worked.
• Will require use of personal vehicle.

Education and Certification :

• CNA certification preferred.
• Med Tech certification required (upon hire).
• Must possess, as a minimum, a GED or high school diploma.
• CPR / BLS certification required.
• Clean driving record
• Valid Auto insurance listed as a driver on the policy.

Skills & Experience :

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in relating to frail elderly persons.
• Skill in communicating with participants, their families, and other staff members; ability to establish a helping, trusting relationship with participants.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of older adults as evidenced by a caring approach, patience in providing care, and responsiveness to participant requests.
• Ability to follow directions, verbal and written instructions, and adapt work schedule under supervision.
• Ability to follow through with instructions and directions provided by lead PCA, supervisor, RN, QAPI coordinator, primary care physician, and / or medical director.
• Ability to utilize appropriate safety measures when providing care.
• Ability to relate to the public and governmental agencies in a pleasant, patient, and professional manner
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously as part of an interdisciplinary team, the elderly, providers of services, and peers in particular.
• Well organized, dependable, flexible, and resourceful.

Job offers are contingent upon a successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and health screen. Proof COVID-19 vaccination required.

Must have a valid Driver License and proof of auto insurance.

Gary and Mary West PACE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, military and veteran status, age, physical and mental disability, genetic characteristics, g ender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation or any other considerations made unlawful by applicable state or local laws.